I Had Trials Once...

On next weeks Patreon episode of 'I Had Trials Once', our very own Jordan Hulme is in the hotseat talking through his career in non-league football, from being a 'wonderkid' at Manchester United, to (sort of) crossing paths with Big Sam at Bolton and Gary Neville's harsh truth!

Oh, and Mike Phenix is back alongside Gaz as our guest co-host for the episode...

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The full episode is out on Monday @ 7am, here's a little teaser of what you can expect...

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Bolton, Falkirk, Rochdale, Mansfield, Peterborough, Carlisle, Gillingham & Morecambe defender...Rhys Bennett!

Rhys sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing men's football at an early age to becoming a Twitch streaming during lockdown!

Rhys then talks about his relationship with Keith Hill, his incredible time at Rochdale and the promotion parties that followed.

The lads then chat about Rhys' time playing for Steve Evans, finally getting his big move to League One Peterborough and just how good Ivan Toney was.

Rhys and the boys then speak about contract issues in football and why Rhys decided to start streaming FIFA and Football manager during the first lockdown.

Finally they discuss openly about getting big injuries in football and the setbacks that come with those before talking about what the future looks like for Rhys.

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This week Jordan & stand in co-host Grant Shenton are joined by former Preston, Leeds, Bolton, Fulham, Wolves, Liverpool & Everton goalkeeper...Andy Lonergan!

Andy sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Preston and why outfield pundits critiquing goalkeepers is nonsense! 

Andy then talks friendship with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, Getting his big move to Leeds United and why Marcelo Bielsa wouldn't let him have butter on his toast!

The lads then chat about players moving clubs for life changing money, dealing with different types of managers before his spells at Fulham and Wolves.

Finally they discuss how Andy ended up joining Liverpool on their pre-season tour before joining the club as a third choice goalkeeper as well as Andy's move to Merseyside rivals Everton where he had three managers in three years!

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I Had Trials Once is back again for a brand new season...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Fylde, Stockport, Peterborough, Salford, Tranmere, Gillingham, Rochdale & Southport player…Danny Lloyd!

Danny sits down with the boys to discuss his early time in football at Blackburn Rovers’ academy before making a name for himself in non-league.

Danny talks openly about how he almost retired from football at 24 years old before Jim Gannon convinced him to reconsider and join Stockport County.

The lads then chat about how Danny’s big move to League One Peterborough came about, The heartbreaking downfall of Marcus Maddison & almost moving to the Championship.

Finally they discuss Danny’s spells at Salford, Tranmere & Gillingham before talking through his time in Scotland and his return to Southport.

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It's time for a new series and we've changed things up slightly...

We've had to leave out some of the best stories recently as we've had sponsors, which we're sick of doing...

So we're launching a Patreon for just £3 per month! It helps us keep the lights on and able to have unfiltered episodes.

If Patreon isn't for you though, we'll still have a couple of episodes released normally wherever you listen to the pod.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard!

Anthony sits down with the boys to discuss his time at Cardiff, Being dropped for the play-off final & issues with Dave Jones.

Anthony talks about his time at Hull City on loan, Playing with Jimmy Bullard and Dave Jones wanting him back at Cardiff.

Anthony then chats openly and honestly about his clashes with Malky Mackay and his personal struggles with grief and mental health.

The lads talk about being dropped for THAT Gerrard vs Gerrard League Cup Final, Struggles at Huddersfield & Finding it hard in the lower leagues.

Finally they chat about struggling with coming to terms with retirement and life after football.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Walsall, Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle & Chesterfield Centre Back...Anthony Gerrard!

Anthony sits down with the boys in the first part of the pod to discuss his early days at Everton and coming through the ranks with Wayne Rooney.

Anthony talks about how quick people are to forget just how good Wayne Rooney was, How he was as a person and why he was always destined for greatness.

Anthony then chats about the decision to leave Everton and the fall out with David Moyes that lead to his Walsall move.

Finally, Anthony talks about his time at Walsall from relegation to promotion parties and winning player of the season twice in three years.

Tune in next week for Part 2 of the pod which looks into his time at Cardiff, Hull, Huddersfield, Oldham, Shrewsbury, Carlisle and Chesterfield.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gary Stopforth are hosting a special episode of the pod and are joined by our very own...Gareth Seddon!

Gaz sits down with the boys to discuss his early career in football and spending 8 years in Blackburn Rover's academy.

The lads then chat about Gaz joining the RAF before joining Everton on trial and training with Paul Gascoigne & Duncan Ferguson.

Gaz then openly discusses his difficult spell with injuries including a blood disease that ended his career in league football at 24!

Seds then talks about his return to football at the age of 27 with Hyde United before joining Fleetwood town and playing alongside Jamie Vardy.

Finally, Gaz speaks about how Gary Neville convinced him to join Salford City, The Class Of 92' Documentary and his new life as a football agent.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre!

Adam sits down with the boys in the second part of the pod to discuss Neil Lennon's man management & initial love for Bolton Wanderers.

Adam then openly discusses his difficult spells at Wolves and Cardiff after his return to Bolton collapsed as well as almost joining Rangers on a three year deal!

Adam chats about the joys of returning to Bolton, David Wheater's WWE figures and THAT final day survival story.

Finally, Adam speaks about how his move to Australia came about, Deciding between the MLS and A-League as well as his brief loan spell with Mumbai City in India before returning to the UK with Hibernian.

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I Had Trials Once is back again for another episode...

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Stockport, Rochdale, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Bolton, Wolves, Wigan Sydney FC, Mumbai City & Hibernian forward...Adam Le Fondre!

Adam sits down with the boys in this two parter to discuss everything from the early years at Stockport and Rochdale to finally achieving his dream of scoring in the Premier League.

Adam talks to Jordan & Gaz about the brilliance of Keith Hill and David Flitcroft at Rochdale and the importance of their man management skills.

Adam also chats about his incredible spells at Rotherham and Reading where he went from playing in League Two to playing in the Premier League in the space of 12 months.

Finally, Adam speaks about how he achieved every kids dream by not only reaching the Premier League but having a successful individual season scoring 12 goals including one against his boyhood club, Manchester United.

Stick around for part two where Adam discusses his time at Bolton, difficult loan moves as well as his time in Australia and India before talking about what's next for the front man.

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